# Senior Estimation Engineer

> Weekday AI · Mumbai, India · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-26

**Salary:** INR 500,000–1,000,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Weekday's Client via platform

## Description

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗱𝗮𝘆'𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲: 𝗥𝘀 𝟱𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 - 𝗥𝘀 𝟭𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 (𝗶𝗲 𝗜𝗡𝗥 𝟱-𝟭𝟬 𝗟𝗣𝗔)

Experience: 5+ yrs

Location: Mumbai, Thane, Maharashtra, India

Job Type: Full-time

We are looking for an experienced **Estimation Engineer** with strong expertise in pressure vessel components, heavy fabrication, steel materials, and cost estimation. The role will be responsible for preparing accurate technical-commercial estimates and quotations for components such as **dished ends, rolled shells, cones, expansion bellows, and explosion-bonded clad plates**.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of steel materials and forming processes, excellent drawing interpretation skills, and the commercial judgement required to optimise material utilisation and develop competitive quotations.

## Requirements

Key Responsibilities

-   Prepare accurate **cost estimates, quotations, and technical-commercial offers** for pressure vessel and heavy fabrication components.
-   Estimate components including **dished ends, rolled shells, cones, expansion bellows, and explosion-bonded clad plates**.
-   Study customer enquiries, drawings, datasheets, specifications, and technical requirements to establish project scope.
-   Determine appropriate materials, forming requirements, manufacturing processes, and technical assumptions.
-   Calculate raw material requirements, plate sizes, weights, nesting, and material utilisation to optimise project costs.
-   Evaluate steel material requirements across **carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steel, clad plates, and related grades**.
-   Coordinate with steel mills and material traders to understand plate availability, grades, thickness ranges, rolling capabilities, heat treatment requirements, and delivery lead times.
-   Coordinate with Sales, Production, QA, and Purchase teams to validate manufacturability, material availability, costing assumptions, and project timelines.
-   Prepare and review technical-commercial proposals, including **pricing, terms, exclusions, deviations, and delivery conditions**.
-   Maintain accurate estimation and enquiry registers and track opportunities through the quotation process.
-   Follow up on enquiries and support the conversion of qualified opportunities into firm orders.
-   Read, interpret, develop, and modify **AutoCAD drawings and layouts** as required for estimation and technical offer preparation.
-   Review pressure vessel component drawings and identify technical requirements, material specifications, and manufacturing considerations.
-   Support internal teams with estimation-related technical and commercial clarifications.
-   Maintain accurate estimation documentation and ensure quotations are prepared within required timelines.

What Makes You a Great Fit

-   **5+ years of relevant experience** in estimation, costing, pressure vessels, heavy fabrication, forming, static equipment, or a related engineering environment.
-   **BE/B.Tech or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering** is preferred.
-   Hands-on experience estimating **pressure vessel components, dished ends, clad plates, or heavy forming components**.
-   Strong knowledge of steel materials, including **carbon steel, stainless steel, clad, and alloy grades**.
-   Familiarity with material specifications such as **SA 516, SA 240, SA 264**, and similar standards.
-   Good understanding of steel mill capabilities, including rolling ranges, plate sizes, grades, thickness limitations, heat treatment, and delivery schedules.
-   Strong ability to interpret **pressure vessel drawings, datasheets, technical specifications, and applicable engineering requirements**.
-   Proficiency in **AutoCAD** for reading, developing, and modifying engineering drawings and layouts.
-   Strong commercial understanding of **costing, weight calculations, material optimisation, and quotation preparation**.
-   Ability to assess manufacturing feasibility and translate technical requirements into accurate cost estimates.
-   Strong coordination and follow-up skills when working with customers, suppliers, and internal departments.
-   Confident written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with colleagues and clients.
-   Proactive, self-driven, thorough, and detail-oriented approach to estimation and enquiry management.
-   Ability to understand changing project requirements, assess circumstances, and take appropriate independent decisions.
-   Strong product and process knowledge with a practical understanding of fabrication and forming operations.
-   Willingness to remain accessible and responsive when urgent customer or internal requirements arise.

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